Our client is currently seeking ambitious and enthusiastic associates with a minimum of 2 years PQE to join its highly regarded Regulatory Group in Dublin. The Group advises on all areas of Irish and EU financial regulation and compliance, including MiFID II, PSD2, e-money, CRD, market abuse, anti-money laundering, financial institution M&A, the Central Bank of Ireland's fitness and probity regime and domestic banking regulation, as well as data privacy.
The Regulatory Group has a thriving FinTech practice and advises on innovative business models and products with clients benefitting from the Group's expertise in licensing, payments regulation, AML, and data privacy. The Regulatory Group has advised some of the highest-profile FinTech, credit institution, and investment firm migrations to Ireland from the UK in recent years.
Members of the Regulatory Group contribute to numerous industry associations and working groups, including Blockchain Ireland, the Irish MiFID Industry Association, and the Compliance Institute, with the team and individuals being ranked by Chambers, Legal 500, and IFLR in FinTech, Data Privacy, and in Regulation more generally.
Our client has a global regulatory group comprising regulatory lawyers practising across their global offices.
KEY FOCUS AREAS
You will play an integral part in our dynamic team of experienced lawyers and help to drive continued growth in a fast-paced area of practice.
- You will be given the opportunity to work on a broad range of matters representing top-tier clients located in Ireland as well as globally.
- Work closely with our partners and associates advising on a wide range of Irish and EU legal and regulatory issues, acting for domestic and international banks, investment firms, fintechs, international payment/e-money institutions, asset managers, funds and fund promoters, and international law firms.
- You would have the opportunity to collaborate with regulatory colleagues in our other jurisdictions in business development, knowledge sharing, and on client matters.
- Collaborate with our global FinTech group, meeting monthly, and sharing knowledge from across our jurisdictions on FinTech matters, including in relation to crypto and DAOs.
- Contribute to the Chambers Global Practice Guide for six jurisdictions, including Ireland.
This is an excellent opportunity to work in an internationally focused, professional organisation which places huge emphasis on continuous professional development, mentoring, and career development within a collegiate team-based environment.
THE PERSON
We are seeking qualified lawyers at all levels of post-qualification experience who ideally have prior experience in financial services regulation in a recognised practice. However, we would also welcome interest from lawyers with regulatory or in-house regulatory experience and those with an asset management, general finance, or banking background with a strong interest in regulation. We are open to hearing from those currently practicing in Ireland or those interested in returning or relocating to Ireland. Additionally, we are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following:
- Strong academic credentials;
- Excellent analytical, technical, and drafting skills;
- A high level of commercial and business awareness;
- A calm and measured approach to problem-solving;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Interest in regulation and in becoming a trusted advisor;
- A proven track record in managing competing priorities and deadlines.
Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.
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